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LOT 2549
Celtic Britannia. Iceni, Anted AR Unit. Circa AD 1-25. Anted D-Bar type (Icenian G).
Two opposed crescents with pellets between, superimposed upon band of three lines surrounded by two lines of pellets / Celticized horse to right, surrounded by pellets; above, daisy or sun symbol; monogram of ANT[E]D below. ABC 1645; Van Arsdell 711; SCBC 441. Very Fine.(0.912gr, 13mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Found Suffolk, UK.
Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
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